Missy’s Slow-Cooker Ham

January 30, 2012

When Joey really likes a dish he eats at a restaurant, he looks at me and asks, “Can you make this at home?” And more often than not, I promise to give it a try. Sometimes it’s a hit right off the bat (Chicken Parm from any number of Italian restaurants) and sometimes it proves to be a bit more challenging (I’m slowly but surely mastering Texas Roadhouse’s rolls).

But the first dish Joey ever asked me, no begged me, to make was his aunt Missy’s famous ham. I’m not quite sure why it took me over two and a half years to make this incredibly easy recipe. Joey would mention it time and time again, how it was the best ham he’s ever had.

Last week, Joey was in Minneapolis for three days, and as a celebration of his homecoming I asked Missy for her ham recipe to prepare. Joey was thrilled at the surprise, and I was excited to find out what all the fuss was about.

Being the curious food editor that I am, I couldn’t resist sneaking a small bite to see what all the fuss was about. I can tell you that this ham falls in the sweet spot between sweet and salty, with plenty of zing from the vinegar, onion, Worcestershire and paprika, paired with sweetness from the brown sugar. Not to mention it feeds a crowd and requires very little hands-on time. If we were having friends over for the Super Bowl (we’re not, we’re going to friends), this would most certainly make my list of must-makes.

Instructions*In a large heavy saucepan, combine all the ingredients except the ham. Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes.*In a large bowl, combine the ham and the boiled mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and marinade for 24 hours.*Once ham has sat in the marinade for 24 hours, place ham and liquid in a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Cook for 2 hours on high. Serve on buns. Store leftovers in a sealable container in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.

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I have seen recipes for BBQ Ham and it has always sounded good, but this sounds excellent! I esp. like the idea of the marinade. Going to try this!

MadisonMayberry

Missy told me the one step not to skip is letting the ham marinate for the full 24 hours. Definitely results in huge flavor!

Mindy Northrop

Four thumbs up is enough for me. Sounds yummy – thanks for sharing!

MadisonMayberry

You’re welcome, Mindy! Hope you get a chance to try it sometime soon.

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How interesting! This one definitely looks hubby-friendly.

MadisonMayberry

It is! I wasn’t sure how this recipe could cause such a fuss in his family, but it was so easy and fun to see how happy it made Joe.

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This one definitely sounds interesting – definitely sounds like a good twist on plain ol’ deli ham!

Heidi

What kind of deli ham is best for this?? I’m going to try this tonight!

Alicia

Found this on Pinterest..and I’m intrigued. My hubby is from Pittsburgh and they make chipped ham barbeque this way..although without the oil, fresh onion and garlic and white versus brown suger. I’ve never marinated it. I’m gonna have to try this and see if I can mix the two recipes. Thank you for teh idea to add a new spin on a family favorite.

Diana

I made this for our SuperBowl party, and it was such a hit that I’m making it for my son’s christening on Sunday. Thanks for sharing it!!

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I’m not a big ham person, but this looks like it could make some killer sandwiches!